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2740 Spencer St Durham, NC 27705

$450,000

CLOSED

Beds

Baths

Sqft

4,810

Acres

0.66

Year

1966

Close Date

May 23, 2016

Property Type

Residential

Sub Type

Single Family Residence

Per Square Foot

$94

Date Listed

Nov 30, 2015

Description of 2740 Spencer St, Durham, NC 27705

Listing details for 2740 Spencer St, Durham, NC 27705 : Spacious five bedroom, four full bath home in coveted Duke Forest area. Two of the bedrooms are separate master suites on different levels! Bedroom and bath on main level for in-law suite if needed. Cathedral beamed ceilings! Three masonry fireplaces. Large wine cellar. Heated sun room! Fenced yard. Detached storage building and additional playhouse for the kids or grandchildren. Recently replaced HVAC, landscaping, refinished hardwoods, carpeting. Much, much more!

Listing Updated : 06-19-2026 at 8:05 AM EDT

Property Details

Property Overview

Listing Price

$475,000

MLS #ID

2040411

Close Price

$450,000

Close Date

May 23, 2016

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Square Footage

4,810

Acres

0.66

Year

1966

Days on Site

757 Days

Property Type

Residential

Property Sub Type

Single-Family

Price per Sq Ft

$94

Date Listed

Nov 30, 2015

Location

Street Address

2740 Spencer St

City

Durham

State

North Carolina

ZIP Code

27705

County

Durham

Neighborhood / Subdivision

Duke University Homesites

Driving Directions

East on Cornwallis Road from Highway 501. Proceed one mile on Cornwallis Road. Turn left on Spencer Street. First property on left.

Schools

Elementary School

Forest View

Middle School

Githens

High School

Jordan

Home Specification

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

4 Full

Total Square Feet

4,810

Construction / Architecture

Year Built

1966

Style

Traditional

Construction Materials

Brick and Wood Siding

Foundation

Brick/Mortar

New Construction

Price per Sq Ft

$94

Lot Features

Corner Lot, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped and Wooded

Lot Size (Acres)

0.66

Lot Dimensions

202 x 17+174 x 202 x 103

Interior Details

Interior Features

Bathtub Only, Bathtub/Shower Combination, Bookcases, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, In-Law Floorplan and Shower Only

Appliances

Dishwasher, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood and Refrigerator

Flooring

Carpet, Hardwood, Slate, Tile and Vinyl

Fireplace

Yes

Fireplace Count

Fireplace Features

Basement, Bedroom, Family Room, Living Room, Masonry and Wood Burning

Heating

Forced Air and Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air and Zoned

Exterior Details

Garage

Yes

Garage Spaces

Parking Features

Attached, Basement, Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Rear and Gravel

Patio & Porch Features

Deck and Patio

Exterior Features

Fenced Yard and Rain Gutters

Fencing

None

Water Source

Public

Sewer

Public Sewer

Taxes, HOA & Financing

HOA Fee Includes

Unknown

Room Details

Room Type	Level
Entrance Hall	Main
Living Room	Main
Dining Room	Main
Family Room	Main
Office	Main
Kitchen	Main
Breakfast Room	Main
Primary Bedroom	Second
Bedroom 2	Main
Bedroom 3	Second
Bedroom 4	Second
Bedroom 5	Lower
Utility Room	Main
Bonus Room	Lower
Other	Main
Other	Lower
Sunroom	—
Great Room	—
Bathroom 2	Main

Listing Provided By

Patrick Hester, 919-698-9255, Hester Realty & Appraisals

Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS

Source

Triangle, MLS, MLS#: 2040411

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Your home value estimate

$1.15M – $1.54M

Exact number$2,845,000

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Property History

DateEventPrice

5/23/2016

Sold

$450,000

$94/sqft

Source:

Triangle, MLS #2040411

11/30/2015

Listed for sale

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Source:

Triangle, MLS #2040411

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What's this home worth?

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Your home value estimate

$1.15M – $1.54M

Exact number$2,845,000

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